WORCESTER, Mass. – Robert E. Norwood, 85, died Thursday, April 19, 2007, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital after a brief illness. Bob was born Jan. 6, 1922, in Worcester, Mass. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II, as a sergeant and later attended Becker College. As a 48-year resident of Auburn, he was a member of the First Congregational Church. He was employed at various Worcester banks and later at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, until retiring in 1984. He and his wife were part-time residents of Ogunquit and enjoyed their summer cottage there for more than 30 years. As an avid Red Sox fan, he was thrilled to watch them march to a World Series championship in 2004. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Ruth (Wahlstrom); his son, Robert C. Norwood and wife, Susan, of Framingham, Mass.; his two daughters, Debra L. Nordberg and husband, Paul, of Auburn, Mass., and Nancy A. Gray and husband, Gregory, of Brooklin; seven grandchildren, Susan, Amy, Karen, Lisa, Kevin, Bryan and Gretchen; as well as four great-grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Kyra and Kyle. Calling hours will be held for family and friends noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, April 23, at Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn, Mass., with a memorial service 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions or to visit Robert’s personal online memorial and guest book, please go to www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
ROBERT E. NORWOOD
